Thursday marks the first day of Kwanzaa, a celebration of African heritage and culture. The 35 annual Colorado Springs Citywide Kwanzaa kicked off at 'In Balance,' which is an African dance studio.

Kwanzaa is a week-long holiday dedicated to celebrating African culture and traditions, observed annually from December 26 to January 1. Proposed by African-American leader Maulana Karenga, Kwanzaa was first celebrated between December 1966 and January 1967,

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Kwanzaa stands as a powerful celebration of African American culture, community strength, and familial bonds. This week-long observance, held from Dec